Thies CLIMA 5.4103.1 Series User manual
Precipitation Monitor
Instruction for use
5.4103.1x.xxx; 5.4103.31.000
Dok. No. 021197/07/19
T H E W O R L D O F W E A T H E R D A T A
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- failure of important functions
- endangerment of persons by electrical or mechanical effect
- damage to objects
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applicable in each case.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1Models available............................................................................................................. 4
2Application...................................................................................................................... 4
3Mode of Operation.......................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Definition to the Precipitation Status / Relay Output...................................................6
3.2 Definition to the Precipitation Event / Optocoupler Output .........................................6
4Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Mechanical Mounting.................................................................................................7
4.2 Electrical Mounting for Precipitation Sensor with Cable Gland...................................7
4.2.1 Connector for Precipitation Monitor with factory-connected Cable.......................7
4.2.2 Connector for Precipitation Monitor without factory-connected Cable..................8
4.2.3 Electrical Mounting for Precipitation Sensor with Plug Connection......................8
4.2.4 Connection Diagramm ........................................................................................9
5Taking into Operation.....................................................................................................11
6Maintenance..................................................................................................................11
7Settings..........................................................................................................................12
7.1 Setting of Incidences and Switch-off Delay..............................................................12
7.2 DIP-Switch Setting: 5.4103.10.000 / 700, 5.4103.11. 000, 5.4103.10. 112..............13
7.3 DIP-Switch Setting: 5.4103.31.000..........................................................................13
7.4 Setting of the Heating Mode....................................................................................14
8Technical Data...............................................................................................................14
9Dimension drawing ........................................................................................................15
10 Accessories (Optional)...................................................................................................17
11 EC-Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................18
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1 Models available
Article - Nr. Measuring
value
Electrical
Output
Operating
Voltage
Heating Equipment /
Connection
5.4103.10.000
Precipitation
status -Relay
-Optocouplers 12…28V AC/DC yes
mode A Terminal strip and
cable gland.
5.4103.10.700
Precipitation
status -Relay
-Optocouplers 12…28V AC/DC
yes
mode A 7 pole plug connection.
5.4103.10.112
Precipitation
status -Relay
-Optocouplers 12…28V AC/DC yes
mode C -Terminal strip and
cable gland.
- Function and
terminal strip for
external ON/OFF-
heating control.
5.4103.11.000
Precipitation
status -Relay
-Optocouplers 12…28V AC/DC
yes
mode A Terminal strip and
cable gland.
5.4103.31.000
Precipitation
status -Relay
-Optocouplers 12…28V AC/DC yes
mode B 1.55m cable, firmly
connected, cable end is
open and marked.
2 Application
The precipitation monitor transmits signals to determine the beginning and the end of
precipitation and the duration of the period of precipitation as required by meteorological
services.
In addition, the precipitation monitor can be used to report status or to transmit control
signals to connected rain protection devices such as windows, air vents, awnings, or
venetian blinds.
The output of the precipitation status / event occurs galvanically isolated via:
- A relay with changeover contacts and normally closed contacts.
- An optocoupler.
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3 Mode of Operation
Precipitations in the form of drizzle, rain, snow, or hail are acquired by a light barrier system,
and trigger a switch signal.
An integrated event filter suppresses the triggering of the switch signal with accidental single
events, such as leafs, bird droppings, insects etc.
Output 1: (relay)
The relay signalizes the start and end of a precipitation period.
Start of Precipitation:
The recorded events (raindrops, hailstones, etc.) are compared with the set threshold value
(number of events) within a time frame of 50sec. On reaching the threshold value the relay is
switched.
The time frame is to be considered as gliding, i.e. you always look into the past. When after
the start of a precipitation event the number of events for the threshold value is reached
within a short time (< 50sec.) the relay is switched. This might occur even within a clearly
shorter time than 50sec.
End of Precipitation:
The reset of the relay, i.e. the end of the precipitation period, occurs when no more
raindrops, hail stones, etc. are detected after a defined delay.
Output 2: (optocoupler)
The optocoupler signalizes each event, as soon as a particle has been acquired by the light
barrier. The acquisition or signalizing is carried out without filtering and without delay.
Heating
The instrument is equipped with a heating system for extreme weather condition. This avoids
ice and snow forming on the housing surface. In addition, the surface retains a temperature
of >0° by means of a regulated heating.
Heating mode for:
Different modes of heating are possible:
Heating mode A
The heating is always active, the control temperature is at approx. 8°C
Heating mode B
The heating is active, when the precipitation monitor detected precipitation, and the ambient
temperature is at < 8°C.
Heating mode C
The heating can be switched ON or OFF externally, control temperature is at approx. 8°C
Heating mode D
The heating can be switched ON or OFF externally, and is active when the precipitation
monitor detected precipitation, and the ambient temperature is at < 8°C.
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Housing
The housing consists of polycarbonate, the support of stainless steel.
A special coating serves for reducing measurement errors which might arise by drop
formation at the housing in the range of the measured distance. This coating must not be
removed.
3.1 Definition to the Precipitation Status / Relay Output
Precipitation „yes“ = Relay contact W + R closed.
Precipitation „no“ = Relay contact W + A closed.
Power failure (sensor „off“) = Relay contact W + R closed.
•Precipitation „yes” is signalized with missing or interrupted operating voltage (sensor
„off“); thus device protection is existing even in this status.
3.2 Definition to the Precipitation Event / Optocoupler Output
Precipitation „yes“ = Optocoupler C + E closed, pulse duration 60msec.
Precipitation „no“ = Optocoupler C + E open.
Stromausfall (Sensor „aus“) = Optocoupler C + E open.
•With missing or interrupted operating voltage (sensor „off“) there is no particle
precipitation signalized.
4 Installation
Please Note:
The hydrophilic coating must not be damaged. The electrical connection is
to be carried out by experts only. Please open the instrument only with dry
ambient conditions. Do not damage the exposed electronics!
Remark:
In order to achieve an optimal electro-magnetic immunity (> 20V/m) please use shielded
cable.
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4.1 Mechanical Mounting
5.4103.10.xxx
The operating position of the precipitation
monitor is horizontal.
The mounting system of the instrument is
designed for attachment to a mast. When
mounting make sure, that the precipitation
can easily reach the sensor field, and that
the instrument, while operating, is not
exposed to strong vibrations or shocks.
The pictured tube is not included in
delivery.
5.4103.11.000
The operating position of the precipitation
monitor is horizontal.
The holding angle of the instrument is
used for the mounting at a vertical surface.
When mounting make sure, that the
precipitation can easily reach of the sensor
hole, and that the instrument, while
operating, is not exposed to strong
vibrations or shocks.
4.2 Electrical Mounting for Precipitation Sensor with Cable Gland
4.2.1 Connector for Precipitation Monitor with factory-connected Cable
For: 5.4103.31.000, see circuit diagram in chapter 4.
Area of the
coating
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4.2.2 Connector for Precipitation Monitor without factory-connected Cable
For: 5.4103.10.000, 5.4103.11.000, 5.4103.10.112, see circuit diagram in chapter 4.
Process:
- Remove 5 screws at the bottom side of the precipitation monitor.
- Remove upper part (cover). The connecting terminals are the freely accessible.
- Insert a respective prepared cable from the bottom through the cable glands situated
in the housing bottom, and connect it to the connecting terminals and shield
connector, acc. to circuit diagram.
- Secure cable by cable glands.
- Put on the upper part again and screw it evenly and tightly to the bottom.
Attetion:
Make sure, that the contact pins are not deformed when putting on the cover.
The fixing screws for the cover must be srewed down with a torsional of 1Nm to 2Nm.
4.2.3 Electrical Mounting for Precipitation Sensor with Plug Connection
For: 5.4103.10.700, see circuit diagram in chapter 4.
4.2.3.1 Plug Mounting
Applies only to instruments with connection „plug“.
Coupling socket, type: Binder, Serial 423, EMC with cable clamp
Cable connection: without cable shield
1. Stringing parts on cable acc. to plan given
above.
2. Stripping cable sheath 20mm.
3. Cutting uncovered shield 20mm.
4. Stripping wire 5mm.
5. Soldering wire to the insert.
6. Positioning shield in cable clamp.
7. Screwing-on cable clamp.
8. Assembling remaining parts acc. to upper plan.
9. Tightening pull-relief of cable by screw-wrench
(SW16 und 17).
Kabelklemme
Kabelmantel
Kabellitzen
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Article-No.
5.4103.31.000
Figure: Instrument with connected cable.
Cable type: 7 x 0,25LIYCY, UV- resistant, Ø 6mm.
Figure status: instrument power-off or precipitation „yes“.
5 Taking into Operation
After the electrical connection has been established, and the case has been screwed, the
operating voltage can be switched on. The setting of the relay output is undefined after
switching on the operating voltage and shows „no precipitation“.
6 Maintenance
The device is maintenance free.
Cleaning:
The pollution and the pollution level is dependent on the location. Therefore, we recommend
the unit be checked at appropriate intervals and cleaned if necessary.
For the cleaning should use a damp cloth without chemical cleaning agents are used.
Remark:
The housing is coated in the front section and in the sensor area. This coating must not be
damaged.
We recommend to clean (rinse) the instrument only with water, and to blot it with a soft cloth,
if necessary. Please take care that no water gets into the instrument. Excessive rubbing
might remove the coating.
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Remark:
Events can, possibly, be activated with the cleaning work; they should be considered then
with the evaluation / further processing.
7 Settings
7.1 Setting of Incidences and Switch-off Delay
The criterions of signal output for start
and end of the precipitation are factory-
set.
If the factory-
setting has to be changed due
to special ambient conditions this can be
done by means of switches DIP1 and
DIP2.
DIP1 = Switch-off delay (for the end
of precipitation period).
DIP2 = Drop event filter (for the start
of precipitation period).
Settings see table 1 or 2
Process:
- Interrupt power supply and signal
current.
- Remove 5 screws at the bottom
side of the instrument.
- Remove upper part (cover).
- Set switch DIP1 / DIP2 acc. to table
1 or 2.
- Put on the upper part again and
screw it evenly and tightly to the
bottom.
Attention:
The screws for the cover must be tightened
by a torque of 1Nm to 2Nm.
Make sure, that the contact pins are not
deformed when putting on the cover.
- Restart instrument.
Figure 1: Position of DIP – switch
DIP1
DIP2
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7.2 DIP-Switch Setting: 5.4103.10.000 / 700, 5.4103.11. 000,
5.4103.10. 112
DIP1- switch
Function: off delay
DIP2- switch
Function: drop incidences-filter
S 1 S 2 S 3 S 4
Time
(sec)
S 1 S 2 S 3 S 4 Drops
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
25
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
1
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
50
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
2
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
75
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
3
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
100
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
4
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
125
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
5
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
150
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
6
ON
ON
ON
OFF
175
ON
ON
ON
OFF
7
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
200
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
8
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
225
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
9
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
250
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
10
ON
ON
OFF
ON
275
ON
ON
OFF
ON
11
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
300
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
12
ON
OFF
ON
ON
325
ON
OFF
ON
ON
13
OFF
ON
ON
ON
350
OFF
ON
ON
ON
14
ON
ON
ON
ON
375
ON
ON
ON
ON
15
•Grey marked squares = factory settings.
•DIP – switch adjustment „OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF“: not defined.
7.3 DIP-Switch Setting: 5.4103.31.000
DIP1- switch
Function: off delay
DIP2- switch
Function: drop incidences-filter
S 1 S 2 S 3 S 4
Time
(sec)
S 1 S 2 S 3 S 4 Drops
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
12,5
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
1
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
25
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
2
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
37,5
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
3
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
50
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
4
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
62,5
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
5
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
75
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
6
ON
ON
ON
OFF
87,5
ON
ON
ON
OFF
7
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
100
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
8
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
112,5
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
9
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
125
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
10
ON
ON
OFF
ON
137,5
ON
ON
OFF
ON
11
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
150
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
12
ON
OFF
ON
ON
162,5
ON
OFF
ON
ON
13
OFF
ON
ON
ON
175
OFF
ON
ON
ON
14
ON
ON
ON
ON
187,5
ON
ON
ON
ON
15
•Grey marked squares = factory settings.
•
DIP – switch adjustment „OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF“: not defined..
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7.4 Setting of the Heating Mode
Heating mode is factory-set.
If the factory-setting has to be changed due to special ambient conditions this can be done
by means of solder bridges. This procedure should be carried out by the manufacturer.
8 Technical Data
Measuring values
•Precipitation status „yes / no“ via relay.
•
Particle event as pulse via optocoupler.
Measuring system /
Sensor
Optical, light-barrier.
Sensor area
: 25cm
2
.
Drop size
:
≥
0,2mm.
Output 1
Switch output relay
Precipitation „yes“ = relay-contract W + R closed.
Precipitation „no“ = relay-contract W + A closed.
Power failure (Sensor „off“) = relay-contract W + R closed.
Switch-on condition
1... 15 incidences within 50sec. (settable).
Switch-off delay
5.4103.10.xxx
5.4103.31.000
25 ... 375sec.
2,5…187.5sec.
See „Adjusting incidences and switch-off delay“.
Output 2
Signal output optocoupler
Output rate
Precipitation particles trigger signal pulse.
Max. 15pulse/s
Switch-on condition
1 event.
Switch-off delay
None.
General
Specification relay
Contact loading (relay)
Attention:
with model
5.4103.10.700
230V AC; 4A.
Max. 60V AC; 4A.
Specification optocoupler
Output
Pulse output
Pulse duration
Photo transistor, galvanically isolated, C=+ Pot., E=- Pot.
Umax.= 32V Imax.= 5mA.
60msec.
Operating voltage
12V … 28V AC/DC.
Operation current
Ca. 50mA @ no precipitation, heating off.
Ca. 30mA @ no precipitation, heating off.
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Heating
Control
temperature
Hysteresis
Power
Two-level-controller.
approx. 8°C.
0,1K.
Max. 0,5A @ 12V, max. 1A @ 25V.
Ambient temperature
-30 ... +60°C.
Protection
IP 65 acc. to DIN 40050.
Weight
0.4kg.
Connection
See model.
9 Dimension drawing
5.4103.10.000
5.4103.10.112
5.4103.31.000
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10 Accessories (Optional)
Power Supply Unit
9.3388.00.002
The power supply unit serves for the current supply
of the precipitation monitor, order-no.
5.4103.10.000. It supplies the necessary operation
voltage for the electronics and the heating.
Primary : 230V / 50Hz.
Secondary : 24V AC / 25VA.
Housing : synthetic.
Protection : IP 65 acc. with DIN 40050.
Dimensions : 107 x 125 x 100mm
Weight : 1,2kg.
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11 EC-Declaration of Conformity
Document-No.: 000902 Month: 07 Year: 19
Manufacturer: A D O L F T H I E S G m b H & C o. K G
Hauptstr. 76
D-37083 Göttingen
Tel.: (0551) 79001-0
Fax: (0551) 79001-65
email: Info@ThiesClima.com
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
Description of Product: Precipitation Transmitter
Article No.
5.4103.10.000
5.4103.10.012
5.4103.10.112
5.4103.10.700
5.4103.11.000
5.4103.20.041
5.4103.20.641
5.4103.20.741
5.4103.21.021
5.4103.30.000
5.4103.30.700
5.4103.31.000
5.4103.32.000
specified technical data in the document:
021196/05/19; 021334/01/19; 021469/11/09; 021704/07/12
021767/11/14; 021775/08/14; 021831/03/18; 021833/03/18
The indicated products correspond to the essential requirement of the following European Directives and Regulations:
2014/30/EU DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014
on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
2014/35/EU DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014
on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical
equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
552/2004/EC Regulation (EC) No 552/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council of 10 March 2004
on the interoperability of the European Air Traffic Management network (the interoperability Regulation)
2011/65/EU DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
2012/19/EU DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
The indicated products comply with the regulations of the directives. This is proved by the compliance with the following standards:
EN 61000-6-2
Electromagnetic compatibility
Immunity for industrial environment
EN 61000-6-3
Electromagnetic compatibility
Emission standard for residential, commercial and light industrial environments
EN 61010-1
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
Part 1: General requirements
EN 50581
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction
of hazardous substances
Place: Göttingen Date: 02.07.2019
Signed for and on behalf of:
This declaration certificates the compliance with the mentioned directives, however does not include any warranty of characteristics.
Please pay attention to the security advises of the provided instructions for use.
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